Yan Leyfman, MD
@yleyfman.bsky.social
Physician | Executive Director & Host MedNews Week | Medical Correspondent | Conference Director | Journal Editor | Educator | Research #Oncology #COVID19 #Immunotherapy #celltherapy #tcellrx #CART #bmtsm #MedSKY #ONCSKY | About Me: http://nyti.ms/2VG3gUK
In life, we meet many people—many leaders, mentors, and friends—but the truly great ones leave us far too soon.
I met Dr. Brian Van Tine about four years ago at ASCO, and he immediately stood out as one of the most jovial, energetic, and compassionate individuals one could hope to meet.
I met Dr. Brian Van Tine about four years ago at ASCO, and he immediately stood out as one of the most jovial, energetic, and compassionate individuals one could hope to meet.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
In life, we meet many people—many leaders, mentors, and friends—but the truly great ones leave us far too soon.
I met Dr. Brian Van Tine about four years ago at ASCO, and he immediately stood out as one of the most jovial, energetic, and compassionate individuals one could hope to meet.
I met Dr. Brian Van Tine about four years ago at ASCO, and he immediately stood out as one of the most jovial, energetic, and compassionate individuals one could hope to meet.
I’m deeply honored to join the Advisory Board of ONCOLOGY / CancerNetwork. 🎉 Thank you to Ariana Pelosci & the editorial team for this invitation — I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such an esteemed group of clinical and scientific leaders. 🙏
September 23, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I’m deeply honored to join the Advisory Board of ONCOLOGY / CancerNetwork. 🎉 Thank you to Ariana Pelosci & the editorial team for this invitation — I’m grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such an esteemed group of clinical and scientific leaders. 🙏
🎥 MedNews Week x OncLive x Women in Lymphoma Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Career Development & Mentorship in Medicine
🗓️ Tuesday, August 12
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Career Development & Mentorship in Medicine
🗓️ Tuesday, August 12
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
August 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
🎥 MedNews Week x OncLive x Women in Lymphoma Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Career Development & Mentorship in Medicine
🗓️ Tuesday, August 12
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Career Development & Mentorship in Medicine
🗓️ Tuesday, August 12
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
🎥 MedNews Week x OncLive x Women in Lymphoma Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
💡 Follicular Lymphoma: General Concept and First Line Strategies
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
💡 Follicular Lymphoma: General Concept and First Line Strategies
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
July 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
🎥 MedNews Week x OncLive x Women in Lymphoma Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
💡 Follicular Lymphoma: General Concept and First Line Strategies
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
💡 Follicular Lymphoma: General Concept and First Line Strategies
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15
⏰ 6:30 PM EST
Great presentation about the efficacy of Bispecific Chimeric T Cell Receptors for cancer therapy at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Global Immunotherapy Leader Dr. Stanley Riddell of FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH
June 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Great presentation about the efficacy of Bispecific Chimeric T Cell Receptors for cancer therapy at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Global Immunotherapy Leader Dr. Stanley Riddell of FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH
Great presentation about the promise of armored CAR T cells without lymphodepletion therapy at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Global Immunotherapy Leader Dr. Renier Brentjens of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
June 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Great presentation about the promise of armored CAR T cells without lymphodepletion therapy at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Global Immunotherapy Leader Dr. Renier Brentjens of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Great Gene Editing Keynote highlighting the promise & potential of CAR-M at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Global Immunotherapy Leader Dr. Saar Gill of University of Pennsylvania.
June 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Great Gene Editing Keynote highlighting the promise & potential of CAR-M at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Global Immunotherapy Leader Dr. Saar Gill of University of Pennsylvania.
Great Keynote address highlighting the history of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Dr. Antoni Ribas of UCLA.
#nyas #cancerimmunotherapy #io #cancerimmunotherapy25 #cancerimmunotherapy2025
#nyas #cancerimmunotherapy #io #cancerimmunotherapy25 #cancerimmunotherapy2025
June 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Great Keynote address highlighting the history of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors at the 2025 The New York Academy of Sciences Frontiers in Cancer Immunotherapy Symposium by Dr. Antoni Ribas of UCLA.
#nyas #cancerimmunotherapy #io #cancerimmunotherapy25 #cancerimmunotherapy2025
#nyas #cancerimmunotherapy #io #cancerimmunotherapy25 #cancerimmunotherapy2025
🚨 MedNews Week KEYNOTE Conference 🚨
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Markus Mapara, world-renowned leader in transplantation and cell therapy, as our next MedNews Week x OncLive Keynote Speaker! 🧬
🎥 : www.onclive.com/view/allogen...
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Markus Mapara, world-renowned leader in transplantation and cell therapy, as our next MedNews Week x OncLive Keynote Speaker! 🧬
🎥 : www.onclive.com/view/allogen...
June 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🚨 MedNews Week KEYNOTE Conference 🚨
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Markus Mapara, world-renowned leader in transplantation and cell therapy, as our next MedNews Week x OncLive Keynote Speaker! 🧬
🎥 : www.onclive.com/view/allogen...
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Markus Mapara, world-renowned leader in transplantation and cell therapy, as our next MedNews Week x OncLive Keynote Speaker! 🧬
🎥 : www.onclive.com/view/allogen...
I’m incredibly honored to be named one of the 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education by City & State New York. Thank you for this meaningful recognition & for highlighting the importance of innovation, education, & purpose-driven science.
June 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I’m incredibly honored to be named one of the 2025 Trailblazers in Higher Education by City & State New York. Thank you for this meaningful recognition & for highlighting the importance of innovation, education, & purpose-driven science.
🎥 MedNews Week x OncLive x Women in Lymphoma Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
🔥 New Episode – June 17! 🔥
Dive into a must-watch conversation on evolving paradigms in first relapse DLBCL with two powerhouse leaders in lymphoma care:
👩⚕️ Dr. Sonali Smith
👩⚕️ Dr. Manali Kamdar
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
🔥 New Episode – June 17! 🔥
Dive into a must-watch conversation on evolving paradigms in first relapse DLBCL with two powerhouse leaders in lymphoma care:
👩⚕️ Dr. Sonali Smith
👩⚕️ Dr. Manali Kamdar
June 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
🎥 MedNews Week x OncLive x Women in Lymphoma Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
🔥 New Episode – June 17! 🔥
Dive into a must-watch conversation on evolving paradigms in first relapse DLBCL with two powerhouse leaders in lymphoma care:
👩⚕️ Dr. Sonali Smith
👩⚕️ Dr. Manali Kamdar
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
🔥 New Episode – June 17! 🔥
Dive into a must-watch conversation on evolving paradigms in first relapse DLBCL with two powerhouse leaders in lymphoma care:
👩⚕️ Dr. Sonali Smith
👩⚕️ Dr. Manali Kamdar
MedNews Week x OncLive Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Thursday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM ET
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Thursday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM ET
May 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
MedNews Week x OncLive Present:
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Thursday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM ET
🌟 Voices in Lymphoma: Women Shaping Care 🌟
Thursday, May 22 @ 6:30 PM ET
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 3 Premieres April 8 @ 6:30 PM EST!
Join Dr. Catherine Thieblemont & Dr. Paola Ghione (for an insightful discussion on Marginal Zone Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 3 Premieres April 8 @ 6:30 PM EST!
Join Dr. Catherine Thieblemont & Dr. Paola Ghione (for an insightful discussion on Marginal Zone Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
April 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 3 Premieres April 8 @ 6:30 PM EST!
Join Dr. Catherine Thieblemont & Dr. Paola Ghione (for an insightful discussion on Marginal Zone Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 3 Premieres April 8 @ 6:30 PM EST!
Join Dr. Catherine Thieblemont & Dr. Paola Ghione (for an insightful discussion on Marginal Zone Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🚨 Transforming Lymphoma & CLL Treatment! 🚨
📣 Join us as we spotlight 🌟 Dr. Adam Kittai 🌟 of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a leading expert CLL research, as he breaks down the latest advances in Richter Transformation at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
📣 Join us as we spotlight 🌟 Dr. Adam Kittai 🌟 of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a leading expert CLL research, as he breaks down the latest advances in Richter Transformation at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
March 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
🚨 Transforming Lymphoma & CLL Treatment! 🚨
📣 Join us as we spotlight 🌟 Dr. Adam Kittai 🌟 of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a leading expert CLL research, as he breaks down the latest advances in Richter Transformation at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
📣 Join us as we spotlight 🌟 Dr. Adam Kittai 🌟 of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a leading expert CLL research, as he breaks down the latest advances in Richter Transformation at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
A pleasure to learn from Global Cell Therapy Leader Dr. Katy Rezvani of MD Anderson Cancer Center! She delivered a phenomenal Grand Rounds on the promise and clinical efficacy of NK CAR therapy. The future of cell therapy is truly exciting! 🔬✨ #CARNK #CellTherapy #MedicalInnovation
March 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A pleasure to learn from Global Cell Therapy Leader Dr. Katy Rezvani of MD Anderson Cancer Center! She delivered a phenomenal Grand Rounds on the promise and clinical efficacy of NK CAR therapy. The future of cell therapy is truly exciting! 🔬✨ #CARNK #CellTherapy #MedicalInnovation
🌟 Happy International Women's Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women everywhere and their impact on the world. At MedNews Week, we are honored to learn from and be inspired by the amazing female leaders shaping the future of medicine. 👩⚕️💉📚
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women everywhere and their impact on the world. At MedNews Week, we are honored to learn from and be inspired by the amazing female leaders shaping the future of medicine. 👩⚕️💉📚
March 8, 2025 at 4:53 AM
🌟 Happy International Women's Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women everywhere and their impact on the world. At MedNews Week, we are honored to learn from and be inspired by the amazing female leaders shaping the future of medicine. 👩⚕️💉📚
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women everywhere and their impact on the world. At MedNews Week, we are honored to learn from and be inspired by the amazing female leaders shaping the future of medicine. 👩⚕️💉📚
🚨 Revolutionizing Leukemia Treatment! 🚨
📣Join us as we spotlight 🌟Dr. Fadi Haddad🌟 of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a rising leader in leukemia research, as he shares the latest breakthroughs in CML treatment at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
📣Join us as we spotlight 🌟Dr. Fadi Haddad🌟 of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a rising leader in leukemia research, as he shares the latest breakthroughs in CML treatment at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
March 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
🚨 Revolutionizing Leukemia Treatment! 🚨
📣Join us as we spotlight 🌟Dr. Fadi Haddad🌟 of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a rising leader in leukemia research, as he shares the latest breakthroughs in CML treatment at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
📣Join us as we spotlight 🌟Dr. Fadi Haddad🌟 of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a rising leader in leukemia research, as he shares the latest breakthroughs in CML treatment at MedNews Week’s Medical Spotlight, in partnership with OncLive.
🚀 Excited to speak at the NSHSS Pre-Medicine Workshop on Wednesday, February 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM EST!
February 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🚀 Excited to speak at the NSHSS Pre-Medicine Workshop on Wednesday, February 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM EST!
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
February 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
Had an incredible time at the 2025 Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma Congress Winter Conference! 🌎🔬 Grateful for the opportunity to learn from the world’s leading experts in hematology-oncology, engage in thought-provoking discussions, & connect with inspiring colleagues.
February 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Had an incredible time at the 2025 Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma Congress Winter Conference! 🌎🔬 Grateful for the opportunity to learn from the world’s leading experts in hematology-oncology, engage in thought-provoking discussions, & connect with inspiring colleagues.
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
February 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 2 Premieres February 25 @ 7 PM EST!
Join Dr. Kerry Savage (BC Cancer) & Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah (WUSTL) for an insightful discussion on T Cell Lymphomas—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🚨 Innovating Cancer Care 🚨
📣We’re thrilled to spotlight the pioneering work of Global Leader & Keynote Speaker, 🌟 Dr. Arturo LoAIza-Bonilla MD 🌟—Systemwide Chief of Hematology-Oncology at St. Luke's Health System & CMO of Massive Bio!
Presentation: www.onclive.com/view/artific...
📣We’re thrilled to spotlight the pioneering work of Global Leader & Keynote Speaker, 🌟 Dr. Arturo LoAIza-Bonilla MD 🌟—Systemwide Chief of Hematology-Oncology at St. Luke's Health System & CMO of Massive Bio!
Presentation: www.onclive.com/view/artific...
February 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
🚨 Innovating Cancer Care 🚨
📣We’re thrilled to spotlight the pioneering work of Global Leader & Keynote Speaker, 🌟 Dr. Arturo LoAIza-Bonilla MD 🌟—Systemwide Chief of Hematology-Oncology at St. Luke's Health System & CMO of Massive Bio!
Presentation: www.onclive.com/view/artific...
📣We’re thrilled to spotlight the pioneering work of Global Leader & Keynote Speaker, 🌟 Dr. Arturo LoAIza-Bonilla MD 🌟—Systemwide Chief of Hematology-Oncology at St. Luke's Health System & CMO of Massive Bio!
Presentation: www.onclive.com/view/artific...
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 1 Now Live!
Join Dr. Sara Rutherford (Weill Cornell) & Dr. Wendy Osborne (Newcastle Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust) for an insightful discussion on Hodgkin's Lymphoma—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 1 Now Live!
Join Dr. Sara Rutherford (Weill Cornell) & Dr. Wendy Osborne (Newcastle Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust) for an insightful discussion on Hodgkin's Lymphoma—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
January 31, 2025 at 12:38 AM
🌟 Women in Lymphoma: Shaping the Future of Care 🌟
🎙️ Episode 1 Now Live!
Join Dr. Sara Rutherford (Weill Cornell) & Dr. Wendy Osborne (Newcastle Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust) for an insightful discussion on Hodgkin's Lymphoma—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.
🎙️ Episode 1 Now Live!
Join Dr. Sara Rutherford (Weill Cornell) & Dr. Wendy Osborne (Newcastle Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust) for an insightful discussion on Hodgkin's Lymphoma—covering the latest advancements, challenges, and the future of treatment.